Dangerous additive in old paint Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Dangerous additive in old paint” from the New York Times crossword of September 21, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
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LEAD is the answer to “Dangerous additive in old paint”. It means to cover with the chemical element whose atomic number is 82.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cover with the chemical element whose atomic number is 82.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ELDA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Material theorized as a possible cause of ancient Rome's decline, given its widespread use”.
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What is the answer to “Dangerous additive in old paint”?
LEAD, 4 letters: to cover with the chemical element whose atomic number is 82.
When was “Dangerous additive in old paint” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 21, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with L.